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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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