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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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