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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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