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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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