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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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