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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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