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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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