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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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