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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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