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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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