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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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