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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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