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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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