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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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