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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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