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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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