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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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