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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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