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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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