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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

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