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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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