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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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