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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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