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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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