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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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