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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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