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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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