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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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