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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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