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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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