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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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