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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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