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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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