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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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