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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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