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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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