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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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