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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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