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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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