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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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