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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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