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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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