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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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