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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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