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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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