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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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