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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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