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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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