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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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