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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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