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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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