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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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