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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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