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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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