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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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