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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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