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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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