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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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