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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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