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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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