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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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