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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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