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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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