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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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