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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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