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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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