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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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