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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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