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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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