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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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