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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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