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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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