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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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