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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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