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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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