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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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