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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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