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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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