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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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