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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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