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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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