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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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