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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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