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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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