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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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