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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)