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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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