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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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