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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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