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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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