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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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