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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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