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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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