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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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