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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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