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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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