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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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