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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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