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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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