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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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