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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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