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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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