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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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