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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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