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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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