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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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