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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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