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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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