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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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