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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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