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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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