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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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