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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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