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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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