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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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