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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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