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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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