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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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