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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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