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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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