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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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