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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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