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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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