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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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