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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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