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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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