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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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