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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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