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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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