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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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