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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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