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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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