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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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