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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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