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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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