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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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