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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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