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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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