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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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