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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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