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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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