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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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