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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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