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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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