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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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