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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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