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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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