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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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