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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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