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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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