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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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