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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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