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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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