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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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