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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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