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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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