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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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