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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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