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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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