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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning enable humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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