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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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