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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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