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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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