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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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