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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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