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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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