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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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