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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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