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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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