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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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