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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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