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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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