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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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