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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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