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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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