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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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