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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iran to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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