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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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