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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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