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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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