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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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