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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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