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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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