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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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