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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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