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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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