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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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