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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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