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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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