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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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