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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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