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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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