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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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