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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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