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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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