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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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