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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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