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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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