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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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