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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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