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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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