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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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