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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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