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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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