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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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