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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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