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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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