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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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