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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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