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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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