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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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