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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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