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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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