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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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