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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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