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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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