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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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