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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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