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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

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