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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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