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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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