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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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