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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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