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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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