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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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