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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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