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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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