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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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