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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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