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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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