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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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