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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 (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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