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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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