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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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