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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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