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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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