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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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