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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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