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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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