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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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