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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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