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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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