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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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