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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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