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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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