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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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