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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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