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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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