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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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