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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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