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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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