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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

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