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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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