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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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