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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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