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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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