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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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