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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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