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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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