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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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