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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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