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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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