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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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