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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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