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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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