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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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