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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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