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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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