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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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