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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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