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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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