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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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