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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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