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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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