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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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