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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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