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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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