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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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