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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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