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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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