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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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