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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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