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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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