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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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