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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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