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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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