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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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