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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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