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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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