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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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