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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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