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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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