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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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