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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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