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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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