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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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