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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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