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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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