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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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