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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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