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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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