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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

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