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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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