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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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