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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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