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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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