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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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