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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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