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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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