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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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