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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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