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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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