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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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