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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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