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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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