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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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