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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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