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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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