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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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