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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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