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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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