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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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