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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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