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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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