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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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