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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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