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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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