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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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