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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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