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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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