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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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