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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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