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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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