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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to 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 take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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