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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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