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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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