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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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