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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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