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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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