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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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