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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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