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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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