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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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