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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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