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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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