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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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