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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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