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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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