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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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