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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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