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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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