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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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