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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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