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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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