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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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