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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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