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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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