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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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