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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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