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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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