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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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