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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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