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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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