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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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