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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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