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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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