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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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