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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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