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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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