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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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