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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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