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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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