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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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