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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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