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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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