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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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