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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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