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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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