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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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