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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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