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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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