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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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