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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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