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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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