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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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