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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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