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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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