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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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