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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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