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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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