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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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