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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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