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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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