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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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