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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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