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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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