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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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