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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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