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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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