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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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