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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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