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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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