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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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