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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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