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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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