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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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