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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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