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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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