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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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