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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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