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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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