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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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