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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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