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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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