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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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