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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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