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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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