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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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