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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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