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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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