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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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