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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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