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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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