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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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