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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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