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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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