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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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