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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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