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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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