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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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