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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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