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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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