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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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