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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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