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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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