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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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