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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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