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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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