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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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