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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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