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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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