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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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