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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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