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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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