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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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