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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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