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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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