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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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