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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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