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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 (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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