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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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