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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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