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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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