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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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