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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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