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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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