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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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