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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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