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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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