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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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