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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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