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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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