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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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