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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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