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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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