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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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