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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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