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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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