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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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