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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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