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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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