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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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