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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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