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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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