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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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