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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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