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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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