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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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