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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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