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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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