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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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