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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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