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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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