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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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