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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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