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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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