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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part 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 MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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