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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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