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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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