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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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