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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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