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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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