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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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