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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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