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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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