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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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