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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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