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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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