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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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