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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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