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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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