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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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