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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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