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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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