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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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