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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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