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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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