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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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