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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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