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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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