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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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