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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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